Senior Application Administrator

JAX; Bar Harbor (ME); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

The Jackson Laboratory seeks a Senior Application Administrator to design, develop, and support the ServiceNow ITSM platform. You will analyze user needs, implement improvements, and ensure smooth operations including upgrades, testing, and incident management.

You will collaborate with stakeholders, perform UAT, and contribute to an ITIL/Agile environment. The role offers a full-time, on-site position with US telecommute options in Bar Harbor, ME.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS, software engineering, computer engineering, or related field.
• 2 years of ServiceNow development experience in ITIL/Agile environment.
• ServiceNow administration and support experience required.
• Familiarity with ITSM frameworks and ITIL best practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop system software for ServiceNow ITSM platform.
• Provide day-to-day support and platform maintenance, upgrades and testing.
• Triaging and resolving end-user issues; analyze logs and configuration changes.
• Build and customize dashboards and reports; collect requirements from stakeholders.

Skills

ServiceNow development

ITIL

Agile methodologies

UAT

Operational support

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science / Software Engineering / Computer Engineering

Tools

Java

JavaEE

JSP

SQL

Oracle

DB2

MS SQL Server

Docker

Crystal Reports

Azure DevOps

Job description

## Senior Application AdministratorApply: Bar Harbor, Maine: Full time: Posted 3 Days Ago: JR006327**EMPLOYER:** The Jackson Laboratory**POSITION:** Senior Application Administrator**DUTIES:** The Senior Application Administrator designs and develops system software in an Agile and ITIL environment, with a focus on the ServiceNow software IT service management platform. The primary responsibilities for the position include analyzing user needs and developing solutions for the ServiceNow software platform, applying principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis; providing day-to-day support and maintenance of the ServiceNow platform which might include working on platform upgrades/functional updates, analyzing log files, configuring file changes, updating installation and configuration documents as well as performing validation/testing and performing technical issue/problem resolution support; triaging and diagnosing process and technical issues with end users; updating software or enhancing existing software capabilities; documenting, tracking, and monitoring incidents to ensure timely resolution; developing administrative and support knowledge of ServiceNow and other ITSM processes, systems, and services; monitoring the health of the system; administration and debugging tasks; researching and preparing a response plan for any messages sent from ServiceNow; building ad-hoc reports and dashboards; conducting requirements gathering sessions with JAX stakeholders as needed to ensure business process/requirements are considered for new Catalog Request Items and other software system enhancements; completing software development work for basic stories as approved in Azure DevOps; conducting show back and managing UAT with stakeholders as needed; assisting with rollout and transition into the production of new components delivered by the ServiceNow project team; participating in the annual upgrade project; coordinating UAT and required upgrade tasks and scheduling; supporting changes and releases through adherence to Change Management and our agile methodology (Azure DevOps); assisting in the application technology planning, including new deployments, future needs, and systems integration; and providing suggestions for and participating in process improvement and performance measures.**RATE OF PAY:** Between $85,987 and $143,962/year.**REQUIREMENTS:** Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field; 2 years of prior experience with ServiceNow software development in an ITIL and Agile environment, ServiceNow administration and support; Java development; JavaEE technologies and components (e.g. JSP, C, C++); SQL and RDBMS experience (Oracle, DB2 or MS SQL Server); tools and libraries like: Docker or Crystal Reports; Agile development methodologies; implementation experience of IT Service Management (ITSM) frameworks; and ITIL best practice processes.**ADDRESS OF EMPLOYMENT:** This position is based at The Jackson Laboratory, 600 Main Street, Bar Harbor, ME 04609 with option to telecommute (U.S. only).